#114 - 500 Years Ago: February 1524

From History For The Curious by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

• Published: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:59:27 +0000
• Duration: 37:57
• Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yv8369/HC008_-_Assembled_Episode_mixdown83019.mp3
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When Europe became the battleground between opposing armies, a very unlikely candidate met up with the Pope and proposed a solution.

It would involve the Jews, and start in the heart of Inquisition Portugal.

But it brought about unexpected results.

Ultimately we have a cloak and a flag to reflect upon.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trip Announcement

01:24 ICJ Case Against Israel

03:16 Ongoing Case and Accusation of Genocide

04:12 Podcast Achievement and Offline Listening

05:07 Introduction to the Story of Shlomo Molcho and David Reuveni

06:05 Arrival of David Reuveni in Venice

07:02 Encounter between David Reuveni and Diego Pérez

09:26 David Reuveni's Background and Travels

10:52 David Reuveni's Arrival in Rome

11:47 David Reuveni's Meeting with Pope Clement VII

12:45 David Reuveni's Visit to Portugal

16:29 Shlomo Molcho's Life in Salonika

18:50 Shlomo Molcho's Return to Italy

20:12 Shlomo Molcho's Meeting with Pope Clement VII

22:31 Shlomo Molcho's Imprisonment and Execution

23:29 Meeting with Emperor Charles V

24:47 Emperor's Reaction and Execution of Shlomo Molcho

25:43 Conclusion and Legacy of Shlomo Molcho

31:23 Discussion on Shlomo Molcho's Motivations

33:44 Reactions and Impact of Shlomo Molcho

36:05 Closing Remarks and Trip Announcement